Samuel Johnathan Evans. A grand-sounding name, right? Nevertheless, the boy behind the name isn't all that spectacular. In truth, Sam is a nerd, but not just any nerd. While his siblings are busy watching the latest episode of School Rumble, he's imagining bigger things for himself. Instead of just watching anime, he wants to be in anime, and the only way he's going to do that is to get accepted into Newberry Fine Arts Academy.
Sam may want to fulfill his dream, but he soon finds out that 'easy' will never describe his journey. Battling amnesia, mending a broken girl's heart, and dealing with personal problems are only the start. That, and controlling his fake American accent.
From recruiters and teachers, to rivals and meddling family members, Sam just keeps repeating his desperate plea: "Please, let me be a Seiyuu!"
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Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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